Swedish Skeppshultcykeln Sold
As of June 7, 2010 Swedish bicycle manufacturer Skeppshultcykeln will have new owners. On that date Kjell Sture and PeO Helge, owners of the company since 1989, will officially handover Skeppshultcykeln to
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Big Growth Predicted for UK e-Bike Market as Mass Market Sellers Step...
The recently formed British Electric Bike Association (BEBA) is predicting dramatic growth for the UK e-Bike market this year, with further sales acceleration in the years to come. Halfords, Evans Cycles, Tesco and Argos are all selling and promoting e-Bikes in the UK while BEBA is about to start
<b>Czech Republic 2009: </b>Double Digit Decreases in Import & Export
PRAGUE, Czech Republic - The Czech bike sector saw double digit decreases in 2009. Exports of bicycles dropped by 23.5% last year while the import decreased by 21.5%. These figures had an impact both on the employment and the stock level. Regarding import and export of bicycles, the balance is positive every year in favour of export. In 2009 export predominated by 7.863 million which was a decrease by 33% compared to the most successful year (2008) when the balance was 11.783 million in favour of export.
Giant Invests in 6th Chinese Facility
Giant CEO Tony Lo (photo) recently announced to invest in the company's 6th facility in China. The new factory is, next to a complete bike range, also to produce carbon frames.
Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese Saddles
Since 22 June 2006, the EU levies anti-dumping duties on bicycle saddles originating from the Peoples Republic of China. The rate of 29.6% applies to all saddles imported from the PRC, except for the products supplied by:
產品型年MY 2012象徵Shimano 前進e-Bike市場
日本、大阪- 今年台北自行車展前一天，Shimano對許多自行車製造商宣佈，他們將為產品型年MY 2012電動自行車準備一系列e-Bike零件出貨。
3T Recalls Ventus Aerobar for Safety Fix
High-end component specialist 3T has issued a worldwide voluntary recall for its Ventus aerobar. 3T decided on the recall to fix a problem with the rubber handgrips. When the bar is used in humid, wet, or salty conditions, these grips can
1st BATSO Certification Issued to Phylion Battery
The world's 1st BATSO (Battery Safety Organization) certification in the world has been issued to Phylion Battery on March 15, 2010 by TUV Rheinland (Shanghai). Earlier Phylion, which is one of China's
Tour de Taiwan to Climax on Final Day of Taipei Cycle
One of the major events on the UCI Asia Tour, the Tour de Taiwan is organized by TAITRA and Chinese Taipei Cycling Association. The race is part of the Olympic qualifying events in Asia. It takes place over seven legs and eight days from
測試：車用安全氣囊保護自行車騎士
瑞典美商公司Autoliv將著手測試汽車安全氣囊系統來保護自行車騎士，避免遭受汽車撞擊時帶來的嚴重傷害。該測試將於今年秋天在「歐洲城市」-阿姆斯特丹，為自行車騎士舉行。
Sturmey-Archer Heritage Website
When the site was started, it was intended merely to record vintage hub product types and there were only about 300 images. But as more and more information surfaced, the size increased to 1500 images (and two films!) which made easy navigation impossible. The re-launched site features:
SR Suntour 創立北美子公司
懸吊系統和零件製造商SR Suntour宣佈成立北美SR Suntour公司。這家新的子公司座落於溫哥華。Darrell Voss過去十一年來指揮SR Suntour北美大小活動，他將成為這家新公司的總經理，負責管理該公司北美活動，以及公司整體全球產品發展活動。
Jeantex 事業後繼無人
德國自行車服飾品牌Jeantex，前知名Transsapl登山自行車比賽主要贊助商，宣佈今年將終止其所有活動。
Rigida/RYDE/Weinmann Starts Production in Huizhou, China Plant
The targeted production volumes are impressive; 4.5 million rims coming season which will be rapidly expanded in 2011. Wheelbuilding production with Holland Mechanics machinery for OE customers stands at
自行車成為一種生活型態 : 水上運動品牌前進自行車產業
香港 自行車和生活型態往往被聯想在一起，特別是在登山自行車全盛時期。既然自行車業界不斷尋覓新目標，新自行車生活型態或許會因著非常成功的NeiPryde風浪板和品牌登入自行車市場而乘勢而上。
Dumping Speculations: China Made Bikes Take Up 1/3 of Swiss Market
Will the EU be flooded with China made bikes once the current dumping duty on these bikes expires mid July 2010? An indication of a future scenario once the anti-dumping duties are dropped can be found in Switzerland where China made bikes are
EU Council Stops Sri Lanka's Duty Free Export Status
It is now official; Sri Lanka's duty free export status is dropped by the Council of the European Union. This was published in last Saturday's, February 20 Official Journal of the European Union. In Regulation No. 143/2010 dated February 15 it is said that: "The regulation shall enter into force
Decathlon to Open Urban Mobility Pilot Store
Is it the start of a store network across Europe focused on urban mobility like Decathlon now has with its chain of 492 sporting goods selling outlets in 19 countries? If that will be the ultimate result of
Tensions Rising on Anti-Dumping Duties against China & Vietnam Made...
With the start of 2010 tensions inside the international bike sector are rising on the question what will happen with the current anti-dumping duties on bikes made in China and Vietnam. Will the 48.5% dumping duty on bikes made in China and the 34.5% duty on the ones made in Vietnam be dropped
Container Freight Price Fixing Investigated <br>by European Union
In the past months container freight pricing on the spot market has risen excessively, despite the declining transportation volume from Asia to Europe. Importers are complaining bitterly as sea freight container prices have gone